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COVID-19: Day Asks Cuomo To Close State Parks In Rockland COVID-19: Day Asks Cuomo To Close State Parks In Rockland
Covid-19: Day Asks Cuomo To Close State Parks In Rockland With residents still visiting state parks in Rockland County during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Rockland County Executive Ed Day is asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to close state parks in the county. Day closed all county parks on Tuesday, April 7, in an effort to stem the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the county. After the order, Day says many residents moved to state parks that remained open including Harriman, High Tor, and Rockland Lakes state parks.  "This past weekend, I received several complaints from residents, advising that many of the state parks here…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hiker Suffers Head Trauma After Falling Off Cliff At High Tor State Park Hiker Suffers Head Trauma After Falling Off Cliff At High Tor State Park
Hiker Suffers Head Trauma After Falling Off Cliff At High Tor State Park A 22-year-old man who suffered head trauma and other injuries after falling off of a cliff face at High Tor State Park in Rockland was saved by first responders. State park police received the call for help around 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, alerting them to fall in the park in New City, said Dan Keefe, a spokesman for the state parks. Once on the scene, rescuers learned that the Thiells man was hiking on the white trail off of the Long Path when he lost his footing and fell approximately 50-60 feet off a cliff face onto a rocky slope suffering head injuries and other minor injuries, Keefe sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Crews Battling Elements In Search For Injured Hiker At High Tor State Park Crews Battling Elements In Search For Injured Hiker At High Tor State Park
Crews Battling Elements In Search For Injured Hiker At High Tor State Park Crews are working to rescue an injured hiker on a mountain at High Tor State Park in Rockland. The New City Fire Department, along with help from Rockland County Technical Rescue Team have been battling the weather conditions since around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, New City Fire Department officials confirmed. Officials requested a helicopter for help, but thunderstorms prevented the chopper from assisting. The placement, or condition of the hiker is not known. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.  

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by Kathy Reakes